The following two graphs summarize the rounds of funding going into the Blockchain Technology space. Please note these graphics are made using data through May 2017.

The graph above shows the total amount of VC funding broken out by round. From 2010 to 2016, we saw a sharp increase in the overall sector funding, with the total amount peaking in 2015 and then declining thereafter. Early to mid-stage funding type events (Seed, Series A, B, and C) have accounted for a substantial amount of total funding.

The graph above shows the total count of funding events broken out by round. The general trend over the past few years has been a substantial number of funding events in the Seed stage and a fewer number in the Series A stage, with the funding events in the later stages quickly dropping off.

We are currently tracking 930 Blockchain Technology companies in 12 categories across 74 countries, with a total of $2.4 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Blockchain...

The following graphs highlight the exit activity in the Bitcoin/Blockchain sector. The graphics include data through May 2017.

The above graph summarizes the number of exits (acquisitions and IPOs) in each Bitcoin/Blockchain category. The Bitcoin Exchanges category leads the sector with 9 acquisitions. The Bitcoin Data Services category is the runner-up with 7 acquisitions.

The above graph summarizes the number of exits (acquisitions and IPOs) in the Bitcoin/Blockchain sector by year. 2016 leads the sector with 14 acquisitions and 1 IPO. 2015 is the runner-up with 13 acquisitions.

We are currently tracking 925 Bitcoin and Blockchain companies in 12 categories across 74 countries, with a total of $2.3 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Bitcoin and Blockchain market report.

The following graph shows the average age by category in the Bitcoin sector. The graphic includes data through January 2017.

The above graph summarizes the average age of companies in each Bitcoin category. The Bitcoin Infrastructure category has the highest average age at around 4.75 years. The Bitcoin Mining category is the runner-up with an average age of 4.5 years.

We are currently tracking 922 Bitcoin companies in 12 categories across 74 countries, with a total of $2.1 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Bitcoin market report.

The following graph shows the founding date distribution in the Bitcoin/Blockchain sector. The graphic includes data through January 2017.

The above graph summarizes the number of Bitcoin/Blockchain companies founded in a certain year. 2014 ranks at the top with 170 companies founded in that year. 2013 is close behind with 156 companies founded.

We are currently tracking 918 Bitcoin and Blockchain companies in 12 categories across 74 countries, with a total of $2.1 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Bitcoin and Blockchain market report.

The following two graphs summarize the rounds of funding going into the Bitcoin/Blockchain space. Please note these graphics are made using data through January 2017.

The graph above shows the total amount of VC funding broken out by round. From 2010 to 2016, we saw a sharp increase in the overall sector funding, with the total amount peaking in 2015 and then declining thereafter. Early to mid-stage funding type events (Seed, Series A, B, and C) have accounted for a substantial amount of total funding.

The graph above shows the total count of funding events broken out by round. The general trend over the past few years has been a substantial number of funding events in the Seed stage and a fewer number in the Series A stage, with the funding events in the later stages quickly dropping off.

We are currently tracking 916 Bitcoin/Blockchain Technology companies in 12 categories across 74 countries, with a total of $2.1 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full...

The following graphs highlight the exit activity in the Bitcoin/Blockchain sector. The graphics include data through January 2017.

The above graph summarizes the number of exits (acquisitions and IPOs) in each Bitcoin/Blockchain category. The Bitcoin Exchanges category leads the sector with 10 acquisitions. The Bitcoin News/Data category is the runner-up with 7 acquisitions.

The above graph summarizes the number of exits (acquisitions and IPOs) in the Bitcoin/Blockchain sector by year. 2016 leads the sector with 13 acquisitions and 1 IPO. 2015 is the runner-up with 13 acquisitions.

We are currently tracking 913 Bitcoin and Blockchain companies in 12 categories across 73 countries, with a total of $2 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Bitcoin and Blockchain landscape report and database.

The analyses below summarize where Bitcoin and Blockchain innovations are occurring. The graphic includes data through January 2017.

The above map shows the number of Bitcoin and Blockchain companies located in different countries. The United States ranks as the top country with over 340 companies.

The above map shows the amount of total Bitcoin and Blockchain startup venture capital funding in different countries. The United States has the most VC funding at around $1B.

We are currently tracking 897 Bitcoin and Blockchain companies in 12 categories across 73 countries, with a total of $1.9B in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Bitcoin and Blockchain landscape report and database.

The following graph shows the founding date distribution in the Bitcoin/Blockchain sector. The graphic includes data through October 2016.

The above graph summarizes the number of Bitcoin/Blockchain companies founded in a certain year. 2014 ranks at the top with 162 companies founded in that year. 2013 is close behind with 137 companies founded.

We are currently tracking 897 Bitcoin and Blockchain companies in 12 categories across 74 countries, with a total of $1.8 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Bitcoin and Blockchain landscape report and database.

A report providing an overview of the Bitcoin/Blockchain startup landscape, graphical trends and insights, and recent funding and exit events. Click here to see this entire deck on SlideShare.

We are currently tracking 893 Bitcoin and Blockchain companies in 12 categories across 74 countries, with a total of $1.9 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Bitcoin and Blockchain landscape report and database.

The above graph summarizes the number of exits (acquisitions and IPOs) in each Bitcoin/Blockchain category. The Bitcoin Exchanges and Bitcoin News/Data categories are leading the sector with 7 acquisitions each.

The above graph summarizes the number of exits (acquisitions and IPOs) in the Bitcoin/Blockchain sector by year. 2015 leads the sector with 12 acquisitions.

We are currently tracking 890 Bitcoin and Blockchain companies in 12 categories across 74 countries, with a total of $1.8 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Bitcoin and Blockchain landscape report and database.

The following two graphs summarize the types of funding going into the Bitcoin/Blockchain space.

The graph above shows the total amount of VC funding broken out by type. In recent years, early to mid-stage funding type events (Seed, Series A, B, and C) have accounted for a substantial amount of total funding.

The graph above shows the total count of funding events broken out by type. The general trend over the past few years has been a substantial number of funding events in the Seed stage and a fewer number in the Series A stage, with the funding events in the later stages quickly dropping off.

We are currently tracking 885 Bitcoin/Blockchain Technology companies in 12 categories across 74 countries, with a total of $1.8 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Bitcoin/Blockchain landscape report and database.

The above analysis summarizes the total number of investment rounds Bitcoin investors participated in, and the number of unique Bitcoin companies funded by selected investors. Blockchain Capital takes the lead with 36 investments and 25 Bitcoin companies backed, followed by Pantera Capital with 23 investments and 15 Bitcoin companies backed.

We are currently tracking 870 Bitcoin/Blockchain companies in 12 categories across 73 countries, with a total of $1.8 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Bitcoin landscape report and database.

The above graph summarizes the average age and median age of companies in each Bitcoin/Blockchain category. The Bitcoin Infrastructure category is the most mature category with an average age of 4.5 years and a median age of 3.5 years. The Bitcoin Gambling and Bitcoin News categories comes in at second, with a average age of just under 4 years years and a median age of around 3.5 years.

We are currently tracking 865 Bitcoin/Blockchain companies in 12 categories across 73 countries, with a total of $1.8 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Bitcoin landscape report with dataset.

The above graph summarizes the number of exits (acquisitions and IPOs) in each Bitcoin/Blockchain category. The Bitcoin News/Data and Bitcoin Exchange categories both lead the sector with 7 acquisitions each.

The above graph summarizes the number of exits (acquisitions and IPOs) in Bitcoin/Blockchain by year. 2015 leads the sector with 13 exits (all acquisitions), while 2016 is already in second place with 9 exits (also, all acquisitions).

We are currently tracking 853 Bitcoin/Blockchain companies in 12 categories across 73 countries, with a total of $1.7 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Bitcoin and Blockchain Technology landscape report and dataset.

We at Venture Scanner are tracking 815 Bitcoin companies across 11 categories, with a combined funding amount of $1.3 Billion. The 15 visuals below summarize the current state of Bitcoin.

1. Bitcoin Market Overview

We organize Bitcoin into the 11 categories listed below:

Bitcoin Big Data: Companies that develop tools to review, parse, and analyze activity on the public ledger to increase transparency. Examples include monitoring wallets, advanced search filtering, and trend analysis.

Bitcoin Exchanges: Companies that allow users to buy and sell crypto-currencies, provide market analytics, and allow for the implementation of sophisticated trading strategies. Examples include simple consumer-oriented solutions, marketplaces to match buyers and sellers, and broker/dealers that make their own market and trade on their own inventory.